2018 ANN 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Compassion Endurance from Tina’s letter In reality, the process of “emotional healing takes time, just like physical healing. - Tina Cloer “ Dear friends, It brings me joy to know that we were able to help 40,777 children across the state in 2018. Each year I am amazed at how many children and families’ lives we collectively have the opportunity to impact. Last year, we stood beside 71 youth who graduated from high school and helped 51 of them begin some form of higher education. We supported 656 men in their journey to establish relationships with their kids and experience the joy of being active Dads. We celebrated beside each child who met their forever family through adoption. We saw countless women move forward by taking steps to break the chains of addiction and domestic violence in order to give their children safety and stability. We saw many of the youth served through our shelters and in foster care begin to heal from the effects of traumatic childhood experiences. I always tell our new employees that it would be wonderful if In reality, Children’s Bureau had the ability to wave a magic wand to make the recovery process for the children and families go more quick- the process of ly. But, in reality, the process of emotional healing takes time, much like physical healing. Because each person and each pain heals at a different rate, we must have compassion and provide hope to each Mom, Dad and child that we serve. I am especially proud of our staff who stand beside these families as they over- come their challenges, each at their own pace. just like physical I am thankful to see many examples of compassion endurance, not only in our staff but also in our volunteers, donors and community healing. partners. It would be easy to become overwhelmed with the need in our communities, but we continue to witness the positive impact of the compas- sion that drives us and renews our capacity for the next person in need. In the coming year, I look forward to implementing new strategies to help children and their families move forward toward well-being and self-sufficien- cy. I am grateful to each Auxiliary member, donor, volunteer, corporate partner, community leader and staff person who helps us better our communities one life at a time. I appreciate you for finding it in your hearts to show enduring compas- sion to the children and families in our community who so desperately need it. As someone whose family was served by Children’s Bureau and shown life changing generosity, I am living proof of the lasting impact of a caring community. Fondly, Tina Cloer 1 Driven by Compassion “What do you want to be when you grow up?” One of Linda’s most inspiring cases was working Almost all of us have a childhood memory connected to with a young girl named Hope. After Hope’s moth- this daunting question. For Linda Hershman, help- er died in a car accident, her father was referred to ing people was the answer. Children’s Bureau for crisis support services. At the “Actually, I wanted to be an attorney first,” laughed time, Hope was 18, expecting her first child and Linda. Even if the career path wasn’t exactly clear, grieving. Transportation was a major barrier for this it was Linda’s compassion and desire to help others family. Then an unforeseen opportunity presented that led her to social work. itself. GEICO, one of Children’s Bureau’s corporate “I grew up in a very poor family,” she partners, announced a car giveaway. Linda said. “Both of my parents worked nominated Hope to receive it, and she around the clock and barely made won! ends meet. But, we were taught to “Safe, stable transportation help others.” I’M HERE“ TO was life changing for this fami- The inspiration from her ly,” said Linda. The new car al- parents led Linda to earn a HELP PARENTS lowed Hope to get to work and Bachelor’s degree in Social MOVE PAST THE safely transport baby McKenna Work from Indiana University to doctor appointments. and become a home-based case STIGMA OF ASK- Nearly a year later, Hope’s manager at Children’s Bureau. journey with Children’s Bureau Today, she serves families just ING FOR HELP. has come full circle. The car from miles away from where she grew GEICO and support from Linda up. guided her to find steady employment “I’m here to help parents move past the and build up her savings. stigma of asking for help,” Linda said. She advo- “ When Hope began looking for her first apart- cates for families in the child welfare system by help- ment, she knew just who to call. Linda referred Hope ing them identify and address the things that have to another Children’s Bureau program to help her led to instability and unsafe environments for their find safe housing, create a budget and enroll at Ivy kids. Tech. Today, Hope is closer to her dream of a career Basic necessities that most of us take for grant- in nursing. ed are far out of reach for the families Linda meets. “I’m just so proud of her and the mother she has She has learned that each family faces its own unique become. She’s unstoppable,” Linda said. challenges. “At times, it can be frustrating to watch With compassion as the driving force, Linda con- a mom or dad’s lack of progress. But I stop and ask tinues to provide guidance and support to countless myself, what are the barriers that I am not seeing?” other Indiana families. 2 compassion help for a dad to new beds for get his license children in a reinstated reunited family ALDI, Inc. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield • BMO Harris Bank • DEEM, LLC • Delta Faucet Company • Huntington Bank • The Jackson Group • Weekends Only Furniture Outlet running water in AAA Exterminating, Inc. • Goelzer Investment Management, Inc. a child’s • Westpoint Private Client Group home Accelerent • ADVISA • Caterpillar, Inc. • Commercial Office Environments • DEFENDERS • Duke Realty Corporation • First Merchants Corporation • GEICO Insurance • Image Pros • Insurance Management Group • Managed Health Services • Miller Pipeline • NFP Insurance Agency • Penske Chevrolet • Penske Honda • Shelton Machinery • Thompson Insurance & Financial Services ADP, Inc. • Aadvanced Limousines • American Health & Wellness • Andrews Construction Co. • Braden Business Systems • CliftonLarsonAllen LLP • Community Management Services • EverEffect • Expense Reduction Analysts • new FE Moran Security Solutions • Holt Construction Group • Incrediplex furniture • Indy Family Chiropractic LLC • Katz, Sapper & Miller • Madison County for a Federal Credit Union • McGuire Sponsel, LLC • New World Collections family’s • Protective Insurance Company • Schmidt Associates, Inc. • Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation home after a fire enrichment steel-toed opportunities for boots for a children in residence father to start his new job at the shelters Corporate Partners Bring Compassion Full Circle Children’s Bureau is proud to partner with companies that invest in the community by providing ALL kids a chance to succeed. The Children’s Bureau Corporate Partners Program provides companies with a mea- surable model for accomplishing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or actions for social good. Our team is always identifying new ways to engage corporate partners’ employees in the mission supported by their employer. We take responsibility for informing and engaging a compa- ny’s greatest asset – its employees – through branding, recurring visibility and regular invitations to volunteer. I BELIEVE WHAT“ YOU GIVE, YOU GET BACK. READING TO THE KIDS GIVES ME THE OPPORTUNI TY TO EXPERI- ENCE IT. I FEEL BEYOND HUM- BLED AND BLESSED TO BE A PART OF THEIR LIVES EACH AND EVERY TIME! -Leslie Dickman, AAA Exterminating “ 5 Revenue Government Contracts ................$26,605,250 Contributions/Special Events ...........$689,522 Grants .............................................$518,045 In-Kind ...........................................$353,683 Other Income ..................................$971,591 United Way .....................................$706,205 $29,844,296 Community Partners AAA Hoosier Motor Club CareSource Exchange Club Foundation of Anderson, Inc. Gregory & Appel Insurance AARCH Resource Group at Honda Cathedral HS Exchange Club of Speedway Hancock County Community Foundation, Inc. Manufacturing of Indiana CBTS Executive Financial Planning Group Hendricks County Community Foundation Abundant Faith Apostolic Church Cheesecake Factory Executive Management Services, Inc. Heritage Fund, The Community Access Children’s Bureau Auxiliary Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Foundation of Bartholomew Amack’s Well, Inc. Christ Church Cathedral Express Employment Professionals HomeAdvisor Amazon Smile Foundation Comfort Cases Family and Youth Services Bureau Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Amazon.Com GATO Team Community Health Network Supported Program Huntington Insurance Amazon.com.indc LLC Complete Structural Consulting, Inc. Festival Music Society Inc Hurco Companies, Inc. American Wholesale Furniture CostCo Wholesale Fink, Roberts, & Petrie I.B.E.W. Local Union #725 AMG Engineering Critter Control Of Hamilton County First Internet Bank Ice Miller Anderson Noon Exchange Club Crossroads Recycling, Inc. First Person Advisors Incrediplex Angie’s List Crouching Tigers Flaherty & Collins Indiana Assoc. for Healthcare Quality Anthem Foundation CSX Corporation Force Communications Indiana Diaper Bank ArcelorMittal Matching Gifts Program CTI Construction, LLC Fostering The Future Now Indiana Grand Casino Arni’s Restaurant, Inc. 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